For quite some time now; pet coke as fuel replacement has played a significant role in the overall cost of production. However, in the recent verdict, Supreme Court has asked Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana to stop the use of pet coke.

According to news reports, UltraTech Cement's Rs 16,189 crore acquisition of the cement business of Jaiprakash Associates may be 'completed soon', according a top executive in the know of the situation.

According to a few analysts and industry watchers, the hikes in the prices of cement by various cement manufacturers are an indication of a possible growth in volumes and probable profitable for cement makers during the current quarter.

According to a few analysts and industry watchers, the hikes in the prices of cement by various cement manufacturers are an indication of a possible growth in volumes and probable profitable for cement makers during the current quarter.